No time to cook? If you stock your freezer and pantry with the right ingredients, you can put together a healthy meal in no time. Fish with Quinoa and Vegetables The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (preferably fatty fish like salmon) twice per week for heart health. I find this really easy to…Continue Reading Meals in Minutes
BBQ Tempeh I love BBQ chicken. But I prefer to eat as many meatless meals as possible for my health and the health of the planet. Tempeh provides a similar hearty texture to chicken but is made with fermented soybeans and whole grains. The variety above and BBQ sauce both come from Trader Joe’s…Continue Reading BBQ Tempeh
Fennel Apple Salad Craving something cool and crunchy? Try this simple salad of fennel and apples. Never tried fennel before? Check out this video. Fennel is a vegetable that is light, and crisp, and crunchy. The flavor is very mild with a tiny hint of black licorice. It can be eaten raw, or braised with…Continue Reading Fennel Apple Salad
Apples with Creamy Peanut Butter Dip Apple slices with peanut butter makes a great snack. But because peanut butter derives most of its calories from fat, it can be a little energy dense. Lighten it up by blending silken tofu with peanut butter. Tofu makes the dip really creamy and boosts the protein content. Silken…Continue Reading Apples with Creamy Peanut Butter Dip
This has to be the easiest cookie recipe on the planet. Combine mashed ripe bananas and quick oats, then bake. What? No flour? No sugar? No eggs? No butter? Correct. This recipe starts with just two basic ingredients. You can keep it simple or jazz it up. Be sure to use ripe bananas that have…Continue Reading Banana Oat Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Coconut